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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.95, 1,245.70 and 666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.95, 1,245.70 and 666.68 is: 998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.95 : 1,245.70 = 666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.95/1,245.70 = 666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.95x = 1,245.70 × 666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.95x = 830,481.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,481.14/831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.23

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